Vehicle recall 72V158000 · June 26, 1972

Diamond REO C101 and DC101

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Diamond reo campaign no 102.MANFD 8-1 1971 thru 3-16 1972.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY that under certain operational maneuvers, universal joint on frontaxle drive becomes misaligned and/or contacts axle housing.condition couldcause universal joint failure, which could interfere with steering control.(correct by inspecting and making necessary modifications.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V158000
Reported to NHTSA: June 26, 1972
Filed by: DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
Owner notification: July 7, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 28
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 72V158000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Diamond REO C101 (1971-1972): 1972, 1971
Diamond REO DC101 (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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